Cusco Cathedral
This baroque architecture site was established in 1559 and is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. It is part of the cultural heritage of Peru and is one of the 14 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The driest months to visit are May through September, when there are only about 1 to 3 rainy days per month and temperatures range from lows of 3 °C to highs of 15 °C. For warmer weather, visit between October and December, though these months bring more rain, with January seeing about 20 rainy days. The cathedral is 572 km from Lima and is 5 km from the Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport.
Nearby attractions include the Twelve-angled stone, Coricancha, and Sacsayhuamán, which are all located within 1 km of the site. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is approximately 42 km away from this location. The cathedral is open daily from 06:00 to 20:00. Admission is S/40, though morning mass is free, and wheelchair access is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 16 °C. The wettest is January, with about 215 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 215 | 176 | 152 | 52 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 21 | 62 | 91 | 148 |
| Rainy days | 20 | 21 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 19 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
